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The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend.

<h2>Who all were accused to be the traffickers?</h2>

The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents revealed the plaintiff had accused Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky and Les Wexner of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition.

The lawsuit, filed in 2015, was settled in 2017. Maxwell has since been jailed for 20 years for helping Epstein abuse young girls. Maxwell is appealing against her conviction.

These documents, unsealed as part of a court ruling, showed that Epstein paid&nbsp;Virginia Giuffre&nbsp;$15,000 to have sex with Britain's Prince Andrew in 2011.&nbsp;

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Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied they had sex.&nbsp;

Giuffre was also directed to have sex with another prince, the unnamed owner of a large hotel chain and a billionaire hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, according to a transcript cited in the released documents.&nbsp;

Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were also mentioned in unsealed depositions by Maxwell and an Epstein accuser, Johanna Sjoberg.

Sjoberg said that Maxwell recruited her as a massage therapist while she attended Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001.&nbsp;

Neither of the former US presidents is accused of wrongdoing in the depositions.

<h2>Did Epstein make sex tapes?</h2>

The filings also show that one accuser Sarah Ransome claimed to have seen sex tapes filmed by the disgraced financier.

She later said that she wanted to retract the allegations.

In one undated email from the released files included as evidence, Ransome says: "When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson, sex tapes were filmed on each separate occasion by Jeffery [sic]."

Three other tranches of long-sealed Epstein court files were released last week. They, however, contained few details that weren't previously known.

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Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008 and allegedly killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial over sex trafficking charges.

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The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend.

The last batch of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released on Tuesday (Jan 9). It's the fourth release of records related to the survivor Virginia Giuffre's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the late financier's former girlfriend. Who all were accused to be the traffickers? The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents revealed the plaintiff had accused Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky and Les Wexner of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition. The lawsuit, filed in 2015, was settled in 2017. Maxwell has since been jailed for 20 years for helping Epstein abuse young girls. Maxwell is appealing against her conviction. These documents, unsealed as part of a court ruling, showed that Epstein paid Virginia Giuffre $15,000 to have sex with Britain's Prince Andrew in 2011. Also read | Jeffrey Epstein's court files unsealed, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew emerge as big names Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied they had sex. Giuffre was also directed to have sex with another prince, the unnamed owner of a large hotel chain and a billionaire hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, according to a transcript cited in the released documents. Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were also mentioned in unsealed depositions by Maxwell and an Epstein accuser, Johanna Sjoberg. Sjoberg said that Maxwell recruited her as a massage therapist while she attended Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001. Neither of the former US presidents is accused of wrongdoing in the depositions. Did Epstein make sex tapes? The filings also show that one accuser Sarah Ransome claimed to have seen sex tapes filmed by the disgraced financier. She later said that she wanted to retract the allegations. In one undated email from the released files included as evidence, Ransome says: "When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson, sex tapes were filmed on each separate occasion by Jeffery [sic]." Three other tranches of long-sealed Epstein court files were released last week. They, however, contained few details that weren't previously known. Also watch | More court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein unsealed × Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008 and allegedly killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial over sex trafficking charges. (With inputs from agencies)

Epstein papers: Virginia Giuffre claims she was paid $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew

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Meta Platforms on Tuesday said it would hide more content from teens on its social media platforms: Instagram and Facebook. This comes, as regulators around the globe urged the social media giant to protect children from harmful content on its apps.

In a blog post, Meta said that all teens will now be placed into the most restrictive content control settings on its&nbsp;apps. Furthermore,&nbsp;additional search terms will be limited on Instagram, said the tech giant.

This means that now it will be more difficult for teens to access&nbsp;sensitive content such as suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, even&nbsp;while using features like Search and Explore on Instagram.

<h2>When will Meta implement the measures?</h2>

As per a Reuters report, Meta said the measures which would help deliver a more "age-appropriate" experience are&nbsp;expected to roll out over the coming weeks.

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<h2>Why these new steps?</h2>

It has been alleged that Meta apps Instagram and Facebook are addictive and have contributed to a youth mental health crisis.

Arturo Bejar, a&nbsp;former Meta employee, testified before the US&nbsp;Senate, claiming the company was aware of the harassment and other issues faced by teens on its platforms, but that it failed to take action.

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Bejar has urged Facebook and Instagram to change the design of Facebook and Instagram to nudge users towards positive behaviours&nbsp;and give young people better ways to handle the bad experiences. On Tuesday, he&nbsp;said that Meta's changes did not address his concerns. He remarked that&nbsp;the company was relying on "'grade your own homework' definitions of harm" and that it still fails to offer a way for a teen to easily report an unwanted advance. Talking to Reuters, he said,&nbsp;"This should be a conversation about goals and numbers, about harm as experienced by teens."

The company faces&nbsp;pressure both in the United States and Europe. In October, the social media giant was sued by the attorneys general of 33 US&nbsp;states, including California and New York. The attorneys general alleged that the company repeatedly misled the public about the dangers of its platforms.

In Europe, the European Commission has demanded information from Meta about its methods of safeguarding children from illegal and harmful content.

(With inputs from agencies)

Meta Platforms on Tuesday said it would hide more content from teens on its social media platforms: Instagram and Facebook. This comes, as regulators around the globe urged the social media giant to protect children from harmful content on its apps.

Meta Platforms on Tuesday said it would hide more content from teens on its social media platforms: Instagram and Facebook. This comes, as regulators around the globe urged the social media giant to protect children from harmful content on its apps. In a blog post, Meta said that all teens will now be placed into the most restrictive content control settings on its apps. Furthermore, additional search terms will be limited on Instagram, said the tech giant. This means that now it will be more difficult for teens to access sensitive content such as suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, even while using features like Search and Explore on Instagram. When will Meta implement the measures? As per a Reuters report, Meta said the measures which would help deliver a more "age-appropriate" experience are expected to roll out over the coming weeks. Also read | Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs passes away after long illness Why these new steps? It has been alleged that Meta apps Instagram and Facebook are addictive and have contributed to a youth mental health crisis. Arturo Bejar, a former Meta employee, testified before the US Senate, claiming the company was aware of the harassment and other issues faced by teens on its platforms, but that it failed to take action. Also read | US: SEC claims its X account hacked after giving fake nod to Bitcoin ETFs Bejar has urged Facebook and Instagram to change the design of Facebook and Instagram to nudge users towards positive behaviours and give young people better ways to handle the bad experiences. On Tuesday, he said that Meta's changes did not address his concerns. He remarked that the company was relying on "'grade your own homework' definitions of harm" and that it still fails to offer a way for a teen to easily report an unwanted advance. Talking to Reuters, he said, "This should be a conversation about goals and numbers, about harm as experienced by teens." The company faces pressure both in the United States and Europe. In October, the social media giant was sued by the attorneys general of 33 US states, including California and New York. The attorneys general alleged that the company repeatedly misled the public about the dangers of its platforms. In Europe, the European Commission has demanded information from Meta about its methods of safeguarding children from illegal and harmful content. (With inputs from agencies)

Meta to provide more ‘age appropriate’ content to teens, limit harmful items

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Maldives' prominent tourism body “Maldives Association of Tour and Travel Operators” (MATATO), amid a diplomatic row over tourism between India and the Maldives, appealed to India-based travel aggregator EaseMyTrip to restart flight bookings for the island nation on its platform. 
 
The tension between the two countries escalated after three ministers posted hate&nbsp;comments over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. 
 
The MATATO on Tuesday (Jan 9) appealed EaseMyTrip to disregard the "regrettable" comments, and stated that they "did not reflect sentiments of Maldivians in general". 
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The statement by the body, which was addressed to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti, emphasised the importance of Indian tourists, who have been the highest in numbers to have visited the country post-Covid, giving a major boost to the Maldivian economy.

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"In expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the enduring friendship and partnership that defines the relationship between the Maldives and India, we want you to know the bonds connecting our nations transcend politics. We consider our Indian counterparts... as cherished brothers and sisters,” said MATATO, in a statement. 
 
"Tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work in the sector. The potential adverse impact on tourism holds the power to unleash severe repercussions on our economy,” it added. 
 
MATATO said that the Indian tourists are "an indispensable force in the success of the Maldivian tourism sector, providing vital support to guest houses and small to medium-sized enterprises..."

<h2 lang="en-US">More than two lakh Indians holidayed in Maldives last year: ministry</h2>

As per the data collected by the Maldives Tourism Ministry, more than two lakh Indians went to Maldives last year, and more than 4.5 lakh travelled to the islands in the last two years. The Maldives also emerged as one of the few countries which remained open for tourists even at the time of the pandemic and almost 63,000 Indians visited the place even&nbsp;at that time.

Watch:&nbsp;India-Maldives comment row: Maldives faces heat over anti-India comments&nbsp;

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MATATO also appealed to everyone to "refrain from contributing to divisiveness through hateful comments". The statement by MATATO came after the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) slammed the "derogatory comments" made against PM Modi. 
 
Reacting to the remarks, EaseMyTrip had earlier taken a significant step and decided to suspend all Maldives flight bookings. Indian online travel company EaseMyTrip's co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Nishant Pitti, standing in support of India, took to social media platform X and said, “In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Maldives' prominent tourism body “Maldives Association of Tour and Travel Operators” (MATATO), amid a diplomatic row over tourism between India and the Maldives, appealed to India-based travel aggregator EaseMyTrip to restart flight bookings for the island nation on its platform.

Maldives' prominent tourism body “Maldives Association of Tour and Travel Operators” (MATATO), amid a diplomatic row over tourism between India and the Maldives, appealed to India-based travel aggregator EaseMyTrip to restart flight bookings for the island nation on its platform. The tension between the two countries escalated after three ministers posted hate comments over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. The MATATO on Tuesday (Jan 9) appealed EaseMyTrip to disregard the "regrettable" comments, and stated that they "did not reflect sentiments of Maldivians in general". Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators writes to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti to re-open flight bookings to Maldives pic.twitter.com/ojCxpPar7b — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2024 × The statement by the body, which was addressed to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti, emphasised the importance of Indian tourists, who have been the highest in numbers to have visited the country post-Covid, giving a major boost to the Maldivian economy. Also read: Explained | Why was Maldives triggered by Indian PM Modi snorkelling in Lakshadweep? "In expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the enduring friendship and partnership that defines the relationship between the Maldives and India, we want you to know the bonds connecting our nations transcend politics. We consider our Indian counterparts... as cherished brothers and sisters,” said MATATO, in a statement. "Tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work in the sector. The potential adverse impact on tourism holds the power to unleash severe repercussions on our economy,” it added. MATATO said that the Indian tourists are "an indispensable force in the success of the Maldivian tourism sector, providing vital support to guest houses and small to medium-sized enterprises..." More than two lakh Indians holidayed in Maldives last year: ministry As per the data collected by the Maldives Tourism Ministry, more than two lakh Indians went to Maldives last year, and more than 4.5 lakh travelled to the islands in the last two years. The Maldives also emerged as one of the few countries which remained open for tourists even at the time of the pandemic and almost 63,000 Indians visited the place even at that time. Watch: India-Maldives comment row: Maldives faces heat over anti-India comments MATATO also appealed to everyone to "refrain from contributing to divisiveness through hateful comments". The statement by MATATO came after the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) slammed the "derogatory comments" made against PM Modi. Reacting to the remarks, EaseMyTrip had earlier taken a significant step and decided to suspend all Maldives flight bookings. Indian online travel company EaseMyTrip's co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Nishant Pitti, standing in support of India, took to social media platform X and said, “In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings.” (With inputs from agencies)

Maldives tourism body says Indian tourists boost their economy, wants them to visit

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

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UAE President&nbsp;Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) has reportedly rebuffed a request by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pay&nbsp;"unemployment" stipends to Palestinian workers from the occupied West Bank. Tel Aviv has barred these workers from entering its territory after the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas.&nbsp;

According to an Axios report quoting unnamed sources, after Netanyahu put forth the request, a sarcastic MBZ told Bibi:&nbsp;"Ask Zelensky for money."

The publication claimed that MBZ was referring to the foreign aid that Ukraine was getting due to the war with Russia that could be used to pay for the workers.&nbsp;

Notably, immediately after the Hamas attack, the Netanyahu administration announced a&nbsp;closure on the occupied West Bank, citing security reasons. The immediate repercussion was that&nbsp;more than 100,000 Palestinians who worked in Israel but lived in West Bank before the war, could not enter Tel Aviv.

Since then, the majority of Palestinians have been unemployed as the war continues without a break.&nbsp;

According to reports, MBZ was willing to help Netanyahu but the abrupt request to pay the Palestinian workers startled him, leading to the vexed response.&nbsp;

“The notion that Arab countries will come in to rebuild and pay the bill for what’s currently happening is wishful thinking,” an official from the UAE told Axios.

Notably,&nbsp;Israel has informed several Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan and the UAE, that it&nbsp;wants a buffer zone in the Gaza Strip once its conflict with Hamas ends. However, the UAE has said publically that it won't pay for the rebuilding of Gaza unless&nbsp;the US-led two-state solution peace process is renewed.&nbsp;

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<h2>UAE calls for ceasefire</h2>

The UAE and Israeli bilateral relations were forged in 2020 after the signing of the Abraham Accords.&nbsp;As a result, since the beginning of the war, UAE has repeatedly urged Israel for a humanitarian ceasefire, whilst also condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas and bombardment by Israeli forces.&nbsp;

UAE has also warned against a risk of regional spillover if the war between Israel and Hamas continues.

"As we continue working to stop this war, we cannot ignore the wider context and the necessity to turn down the regional temperature that is approaching a boiling point," said Noura Al Kaabi, a minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Despite the insistence by the Gulf&nbsp;regional power, Tel Aviv and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have made it clear that the war would only end with the elimination of Hamas.&nbsp;

"We won't stop fighting until we've achieved all the objectives we've set ourselves: the elimination of Hamas, the release of our hostages and the end of the threat from Gaza," Netanyahu said last month.&nbsp;

The war has entered its fourth month and there is no indication that there will be a ceasefire in the immediate future.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) has reportedly rebuffed a request by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pay "unemployment" stipends to Palestinian workers from the occupied West Bank.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) has reportedly rebuffed a request by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pay "unemployment" stipends to Palestinian workers from the occupied West Bank. Tel Aviv has barred these workers from entering its territory after the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas. According to an Axios report quoting unnamed sources, after Netanyahu put forth the request, a sarcastic MBZ told Bibi: "Ask Zelensky for money." The publication claimed that MBZ was referring to the foreign aid that Ukraine was getting due to the war with Russia that could be used to pay for the workers. Notably, immediately after the Hamas attack, the Netanyahu administration announced a closure on the occupied West Bank, citing security reasons. The immediate repercussion was that more than 100,000 Palestinians who worked in Israel but lived in West Bank before the war, could not enter Tel Aviv. Since then, the majority of Palestinians have been unemployed as the war continues without a break. According to reports, MBZ was willing to help Netanyahu but the abrupt request to pay the Palestinian workers startled him, leading to the vexed response. “The notion that Arab countries will come in to rebuild and pay the bill for what’s currently happening is wishful thinking,” an official from the UAE told Axios. Notably, Israel has informed several Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan and the UAE, that it wants a buffer zone in the Gaza Strip once its conflict with Hamas ends. However, the UAE has said publically that it won't pay for the rebuilding of Gaza unless the US-led two-state solution peace process is renewed. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Why are Houthi rebels attacking vessels in Red Sea? UAE calls for ceasefire The UAE and Israeli bilateral relations were forged in 2020 after the signing of the Abraham Accords. As a result, since the beginning of the war, UAE has repeatedly urged Israel for a humanitarian ceasefire, whilst also condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas and bombardment by Israeli forces. UAE has also warned against a risk of regional spillover if the war between Israel and Hamas continues. "As we continue working to stop this war, we cannot ignore the wider context and the necessity to turn down the regional temperature that is approaching a boiling point," said Noura Al Kaabi, a minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also read | Israel informs Arab states it wants a buffer zone in Gaza post war: Report Despite the insistence by the Gulf regional power, Tel Aviv and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have made it clear that the war would only end with the elimination of Hamas. "We won't stop fighting until we've achieved all the objectives we've set ourselves: the elimination of Hamas, the release of our hostages and the end of the threat from Gaza," Netanyahu said last month. The war has entered its fourth month and there is no indication that there will be a ceasefire in the immediate future. (With inputs from agencies)

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US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has been hosting unique "Free Speech and Free Drinks" events in a bid to entice students to attend them and vote in the upcoming caucus votes, media reports said.&nbsp;

Notably, candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties are selected through a series of primaries and caucuses held throughout the election year. Iowa Republican caucus votes for the 2024 Republican presidential candidacy will be held on January 15, 2024.&nbsp;

At a fraternity house gathering at Iowa State University, Ramaswamy engaged with students and discussed diverse topics from cryptocurrency to social issues. He also sought innovative ways to mobilise young voters and first-time caucusgoers.

These events predominantly draw male crowds and the campaign is utilising these gatherings as an opportunity to engage with students by handing out free drinks as they listen to Ramaswamy's pitch.

At the University of Iowa, the events showcased older attendees gravitating towards the front, genuinely interested in Ramaswamy's discourse, while younger Iowans went towards the bar and sought drinks and engaged in spirited revelry.

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The "Free Speech and Free Drinks" strategy, however, comes with its challenges.

During a separate event at Iowa State University before Halloween, chants of "F***Joe Biden" erupted from the crowd, showing the chaotic nature of these gatherings. The event's free-flowing alcohol often results in a boisterous atmosphere, making it difficult for Ramaswamy's messages to cut through the noise.

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Despite drawing largely male audiences, Ramaswamy maintains that his campaign's appeal is not inherently gender specific.

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The December NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll reportedly indicated a higher favorability among male likely Republican caucusgoers compared to their female counterparts.&nbsp;Vivek Ramaswamy, an American entrepreneur and presidential hopeful who is Hindu by faith,&nbsp;has pitched himself as an American nationalist.&nbsp;

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US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has been hosting unique "Free Speech and Free Drinks" events in a bid to entice students to attend them and vote in the upcoming caucus votes, media reports said.

US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has been hosting unique "Free Speech and Free Drinks" events in a bid to entice students to attend them and vote in the upcoming caucus votes, media reports said. Notably, candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties are selected through a series of primaries and caucuses held throughout the election year. Iowa Republican caucus votes for the 2024 Republican presidential candidacy will be held on January 15, 2024. At a fraternity house gathering at Iowa State University, Ramaswamy engaged with students and discussed diverse topics from cryptocurrency to social issues. He also sought innovative ways to mobilise young voters and first-time caucusgoers. These events predominantly draw male crowds and the campaign is utilising these gatherings as an opportunity to engage with students by handing out free drinks as they listen to Ramaswamy's pitch. At the University of Iowa, the events showcased older attendees gravitating towards the front, genuinely interested in Ramaswamy's discourse, while younger Iowans went towards the bar and sought drinks and engaged in spirited revelry. Also Read | UK government urges councils to dip into reserves amid financial crisis concerns The "Free Speech and Free Drinks" strategy, however, comes with its challenges. During a separate event at Iowa State University before Halloween, chants of "F***Joe Biden" erupted from the crowd, showing the chaotic nature of these gatherings. The event's free-flowing alcohol often results in a boisterous atmosphere, making it difficult for Ramaswamy's messages to cut through the noise. Also Read | Tencent faces ongoing market turmoil as $32 bn stock decline persists Despite drawing largely male audiences, Ramaswamy maintains that his campaign's appeal is not inherently gender specific. Watch | Israeli forces launch new offensive, conduct raid in Jenin as West Bank violence surges × The December NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll reportedly indicated a higher favorability among male likely Republican caucusgoers compared to their female counterparts. Vivek Ramaswamy, an American entrepreneur and presidential hopeful who is Hindu by faith, has pitched himself as an American nationalist. (With inputs from agencies)

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has come under heavy scrutiny after it was revealed that he bought a lavish mansion in Hamburg, Germany, worth almost $6 million, according to a report in Strana.

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In a momentous decision, Norway's parliament, the Storting has given its nod to a government initiative allowing Arctic seabed mineral exploration.&nbsp;

This sets the course for mining exploration into parts of its seabed, including a sprawling 280,000-square-kilometre expanse, predominantly located in the icy depths of the Arctic. Despite opposition, the plan received 80 affirmative votes and only 20 dissenting voices.

<h2>Norway takes a step towards becoming a significant mineral producer</h2>

With this, Norway, a leader in oil and gas production in Western Europe, ventures into the uncharted realms of ocean floor mining — which can potentially transform it into a formidable mineral producer, reports AFP.

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The decision follows a comprehensive report unveiled by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, which in 2023, identified resources nestled beneath the ocean's surface—riches encompassing minerals such as copper, zinc, and cobalt.

Championed by a Labour-led coalition minority government, in a bid to lead the green transition, this ambitious proposal advocates the exploration of the Arctic seabed.&nbsp;

In an impassioned plea, policymakers underscored the importance of these minerals in developing fuel cells, solar panels, electric cars, and mobile technology.&nbsp;

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<h2>Dissenting voices</h2>

Yet, this stride into the deep sea has provoked disquiet among environmentalists and scientists who warn that the venture threatens marine ecosystems. They caution that disruptive noise may also affect the ocean's carbon absorption capacity and that the tranquillity of marine life will be severely affected.

Countries like France and the UK have sounded the clarion call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. In response to the concerns, the Norwegian plan asserts that each step will be taken keeping in mind "environmental considerations." However, organisations like Norway's Institute of Marine Research and the Norwegian Polar Institute have pointed out that there exists a lack of essential knowledge to assess the environmental impact of deep sea mining.

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In a momentous decision, Norway's parliament, the Storting has given its nod to a government initiative allowing Arctic seabed mineral exploration. This sets the course for mining exploration into parts of its seabed, including a sprawling 280,000-square-kilometre expanse, predominantly located in the icy depths of the Arctic.

In a momentous decision, Norway's parliament, the Storting has given its nod to a government initiative allowing Arctic seabed mineral exploration. This sets the course for mining exploration into parts of its seabed, including a sprawling 280,000-square-kilometre expanse, predominantly located in the icy depths of the Arctic. Despite opposition, the plan received 80 affirmative votes and only 20 dissenting voices. Norway takes a step towards becoming a significant mineral producer With this, Norway, a leader in oil and gas production in Western Europe, ventures into the uncharted realms of ocean floor mining — which can potentially transform it into a formidable mineral producer, reports AFP. Also read | 'Clearly unacceptable': India condemns Israel-Hamas war's rising civilian death toll, calls for de-escalation The decision follows a comprehensive report unveiled by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, which in 2023, identified resources nestled beneath the ocean's surface—riches encompassing minerals such as copper, zinc, and cobalt. Championed by a Labour-led coalition minority government, in a bid to lead the green transition, this ambitious proposal advocates the exploration of the Arctic seabed. In an impassioned plea, policymakers underscored the importance of these minerals in developing fuel cells, solar panels, electric cars, and mobile technology. Also read | Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs passes away after long illness Dissenting voices Yet, this stride into the deep sea has provoked disquiet among environmentalists and scientists who warn that the venture threatens marine ecosystems. They caution that disruptive noise may also affect the ocean's carbon absorption capacity and that the tranquillity of marine life will be severely affected. Countries like France and the UK have sounded the clarion call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. In response to the concerns, the Norwegian plan asserts that each step will be taken keeping in mind "environmental considerations." However, organisations like Norway's Institute of Marine Research and the Norwegian Polar Institute have pointed out that there exists a lack of essential knowledge to assess the environmental impact of deep sea mining. (With inputs from agencies)

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India at the United Nations General Assembly strongly condemned the rising civilian casualties of the Israel-Hamas war and said that the alarming humanitarian crisis was "clearly unacceptable".

Speaking at the UNGA meeting on Tuesday, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said, "The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children, and has resulted in an alarming humanitarian crisis."

"This is clearly unacceptable, and we have strongly condemned the deaths of civilians," added the Indian envoy.

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She also acknowledged that the "immediate trigger" for Israel's strikes on Gaza "were the terror attacks in Israel on October 7, which were shocking and deserve our unequivocal condemnation."&nbsp;

"India has a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism," added Kamboj, as reported by PTI.

<h2>India calls for immediate release of hostages</h2>

Calling for the immediate release of hostages, Kamboj said the leadership of India is in constant touch with the region's leaders — including Palestine and Israel.&nbsp;Addressing the 193-member UNGA, Kamboj also highlighted her nation's continuous efforts to de-escalate the situation and extend humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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"India has so far provided 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 16.5 tonnes of medicine and medical supplies in two tranches, to the people of Palestine. We've also provided us dollars 5 million, including the USD 2.5 million we provided in end December 2023 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near east, which will go to support the agency's core programs and services, including education, health care, relief and social services provided to Palestinian refugees,"&nbsp;said India's permanent envoy to the UN.

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<h2>Two-state solution has India's support</h2>

Voicing India's support for the two-state solution, Kamboj said it can only be achieved "through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides."

"The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation, to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid, and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward," she said.

"By reaffirming India's firm commitment to achieving a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. We firmly believe that only a two-state solution achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace that the people of Israel and Palestine desire and deserve. For this, we urge the parties to de-escalate, eschew violence and work towards creating conditions for an early resumption of direct peace negotiations," added Kamboj.

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India at the United Nations General Assembly strongly condemned the rising civilian casualties of the Israel-Hamas war and said that the alarming humanitarian crisis was "clearly unacceptable".

India at the United Nations General Assembly strongly condemned the rising civilian casualties of the Israel-Hamas war and said that the alarming humanitarian crisis was "clearly unacceptable". Speaking at the UNGA meeting on Tuesday, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said, "The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children, and has resulted in an alarming humanitarian crisis." "This is clearly unacceptable, and we have strongly condemned the deaths of civilians," added the Indian envoy. Also read | US thwarts 24 missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen She also acknowledged that the "immediate trigger" for Israel's strikes on Gaza "were the terror attacks in Israel on October 7, which were shocking and deserve our unequivocal condemnation." "India has a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism," added Kamboj, as reported by PTI. India calls for immediate release of hostages Calling for the immediate release of hostages, Kamboj said the leadership of India is in constant touch with the region's leaders — including Palestine and Israel. Addressing the 193-member UNGA, Kamboj also highlighted her nation's continuous efforts to de-escalate the situation and extend humanitarian aid to Gaza. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Blinken tells Netanyahu to avoid 'further civilian harm' in Gaza "India has so far provided 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 16.5 tonnes of medicine and medical supplies in two tranches, to the people of Palestine. We've also provided us dollars 5 million, including the USD 2.5 million we provided in end December 2023 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near east, which will go to support the agency's core programs and services, including education, health care, relief and social services provided to Palestinian refugees," said India's permanent envoy to the UN. India has provided 70 tons of humanitarian aid including 16.5 tons of medicines to people of Palestine says Indian Envoy to UN @IndiaUNNewYork @ruchirakamboj; Points,'Its important to prevent escalation..' pic.twitter.com/xPfcOmZ8Ow — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 10, 2024 × Two-state solution has India's support Voicing India's support for the two-state solution, Kamboj said it can only be achieved "through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides." "The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation, to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid, and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward," she said. "By reaffirming India's firm commitment to achieving a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. We firmly believe that only a two-state solution achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace that the people of Israel and Palestine desire and deserve. For this, we urge the parties to de-escalate, eschew violence and work towards creating conditions for an early resumption of direct peace negotiations," added Kamboj. (With inputs from agencies)

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